07/08/14
19 Months: What’s Up with Harlow?
When Mazzy was little, I documented each milestone with its very own post.
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02/05/14
My Baby Carries a Purse
Harlow carries a purse. Like, all the time.
It's a small red canvas bag that belonged to an adult at some point, although I'm not sure who.
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It's a small red canvas bag that belonged to an adult at some point, although I'm not sure who.
In addition to a rousing two-sided game of peekaboo and some impressive stacking skills, Harlow is building up an arsenal of games to entertain
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12/29/13
Surviving Christmas Break
Christmas break is an odd time of year for my family. To start, we're Jewish and celebrate Hanukah.
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When I was in second grade, there was a kid who showed up for school on Halloween in an awesome homemade Rubik's Cube costume.
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Once glitter has made it's way into your home, it's almost impossible to get rid of it.
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Last Friday, I went to the doctor. Again. You see, I haven't gotten over the cold I contracted back in early December.
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Bedtime Stalling is something every toddler should master by age two. If you follow my simple instructions, by the end of this post, you should be able to push your bedtime a full forty-five minutes. With a little practice, you’ll be eating midnight snacks, watching horrible skits on Saturday Night Live and ordering Slankets off late night infomercials in no time.
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01/15/12
The Undoing of An Adult Evening Out
A few weekends ago, another couple asked us to go out to dinner. Adult evenings being few and far between, this was an exciting proposition.
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01/08/12
iPad App Mocks Motherhood
In my effort to wean Mazzy off of YouTube (to prevent accidental glimpses of Barney in a pool of his own blood), I uploaded some new educational apps
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New Year’s Resolutions I wish my two year old would make including broadening her cultural horizons beyond Sesame Street, learning to love mittens and relinquishing control of my iPad.
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Trick or treating with a toddler can be tricky business, mainly because toddlers have no idea what the hell is going on. “Why is everybody dressed up in weird outfits?” “Why does everything taste so delicious?”
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09/05/11
Welcome Back, Mom! You Suck!
This won't be a very amusing post.
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07/17/11
The Truth About Mazzy’s Hair
Last week, I got a bunch of comments about how much people love Mazzy’s hair. I graciously accepted those compliments on Mazzy’s behalf but deep down, I feel like I am perpetuating a lie. It’s time you all knew the truth.
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07/05/11
10 Ways To Handle a Clingy Kid
Clinginess is a natural reaction to feeling fearful or anxious about something. In young children, clinginess is often a sign of anxiety caused by being separated from a primary caregiver. It is also common for children to exhibit clinginess when things feel unpredictable due to changes occurring in their environment (e.g., entering school, change in caregivers or routine, new baby, divorce, or a death in the family).
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